DANIEL GUTH beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the age of 75. Dan was a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and lived there until he graduated from Drake University and entered the U. S. Air Force. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Dailey and brother David. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jeanne Daniel Dailey; son Douglas Dailey and daughter-in-law Tracey; grandchildren Brittany and Blake Dailey and step-grandchildren Tommy and Taylor Hall; daughter Laurie Dailey; brother and sister-in-law Donald and Karen Dailey; sister-in-law Ann Dailey; parents-in-law James and Genevieve Smith; family members Dennis and Stephanie Housdan; Catherine Smith; Patricia Gordon; Joe and Jaymee Jenkins; and many nieces and nephews. Dan had a fulfilling career in the Air Force for 28 years, flying a variety of aircraft and retiring in the grade of colonel. Dan moved to Albuquerque in 1990 where he became an active member and leader at Central United Methodist Church, a church he held dear to his heart. He was also a longtime member of the Sandia Kiwanis Club. Dan was a kind, fun, smart, handsome, patriotic, and elegant gentleman. He relished traveling with his wife Jeanne and had many stories to relate on their trips to Europe. Most recently he took up poetry writing and at the time of his death was preparing to publish a book of his writings. His family will continue with that legacy. Dan deeply loved his wife, children, grandchildren and family and was honored to have many wonderful friends whom he also loved. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 26th at 2:00 pm at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Central United Methodist Church, www.centraltolife.org, at the above address. May we cherish the memory of this precious man Dan Dailey whose departure from this Earth leaves an empty space in many hearts.
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